Songs of Praise
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Songs of Praise is a BBC television programme based on religion and ethics, based around traditional Christian hymns. However in recent years the shows have become more diverse in its content, with usually a different theme for each show. It has also had special programmes celebrating the lives of famous British Christians. These include the late Dame Thora Hird and Harry Secombe.
The first show was broadcast in 1961 from the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cardiff.
It has had many different guest presenters over the years including Cliff Richard and Toyah Willcox. However the current main presenters are Pam Rhodes, Sally Magnusson, Diane-Louise Jordan, Aled Jones, Eamonn Holmes and Jonathan Edwards.
It is usually broadcast on Sunday early evenings, and it usually includes congregations from various Churches and Cathedrals singing famous hymns whilst the presenter explores that week's theme.
External Links
- Official Website (http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/programmes/songsofpraise/)
